Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) ‎#597

597. All Good Gifts

1 We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand.
God sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes and the sunshine, and soft, refreshing rain.

Refrain:
All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above;
thank you, Lord, O thank you for all your love.

2 You only are the maker of all things near and far,
you paint the wayside flower, you light the evening star.
The winds and waves obey you, by you the birds are fed;
much more, to us, your children, you give our daily bread. [Refrain]

3 We thank you, then, Creator, for all things bright and good,
the seed time and the harvest, our life, our health, our food.
And all that we can offer, your boundless love imparts;
the gifts to you most pleasing are humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the fields and scatter
• Title: All Good Gifts
• Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell, 1817-1878 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 76 76 D with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2019
• Topic: General Music for Worship: Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: HEISLMAN
• Composer: Kevin Keil (ASCAP)
• Meter: 76 76 D with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1993, Kevin Keil. Published by OCP